--- title: "Tamarack North — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tamarack-north-pfvwus-pf~814348907 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~814348907.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tamarack North" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/eb83dd73020416fe_8575-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1005 Henshaw Lake Rd., Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0, Canada" latitude: 45.1168 longitude: -79.5753 phone: "(705) 765-1364" website: http://www.tamaracknorth.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 118 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # Tamarack North Original Houzz profile: [Tamarack North](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tamarack-north-pfvwus-pf~814348907) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Port Carling, ON - **Serves:** Bala, Georgian Bay, Lake of Bays, Mactier, Minett, Muskoka District Municipality, Muskoka Lakes, Port Carling, Torrance - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2022–2025), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves At Tamarack North, we love the land, water, wind and sky of Muskoka and Georgian Bay as much as you do. And nothing makes us happier than being able to bring people home to this stunning natural landscape. That's why we do more to make your precious part of Muskoka and Georgian Bay everything it can and should be. For 25 years, Tamarack North has been earning the trust of an elite group of clients who seek a higher form of service and quality. Our uncompromising standards and attention to detail have garnered us a reputation as one of the finest builder of luxury homes and residential lakefront estates. With a staff of 50, we offer the ultimate turnkey service, from designing and engineering your home, to interacting with municipalities and obtaining all permits, in order to fulfill every aspect of your project. The clients who come to Tamarack North are seeking absolute quality, unquestionable design and craftsmanship, and a stress-free project. If this is the experience you have in mind, look no further than Tamarack North. Listening is one of our greatest skills. We're focused on ensuring that everything is exactly as you wish, from beginning to end. In addition to architectural designers, engineers, carpenters and craftsmen, we have a full team of licensed sub-trades, including arborists, landscape designers and installers, plumbers, electricians, heating contractors, kitchen designers, interior decorators, stone masons and others. Their objective is to see your plans become reality, from the foundation to the finishing touches. Professional Engineers & Builders of Fine Seasonal Homes. Tamarack North's team of designers, engineers and craftspeople have spent 23 years building their reputation on the bedrock of skill and experience. Whether your dream is a cottage, an addition or a boathouse, the finished creation will grace your property and enhance your lifestyle, while capturing the essence of Muskoka's dramatic landscape. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Bala - Georgian Bay - Lake of Bays - Mactier - Minett - Muskoka District Municipality - Muskoka Lakes - Port Carling - Torrance ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tamarack North | | Address | 1005 Henshaw Lake Rd., Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0, Canada | | Phone | (705) 765-1364 | | Website | http://www.tamaracknorth.com | | Followers on Houzz | 118 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tamarack-North/234007556619663 - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/TamarackNorth - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamarack-north - Blog — http://www.tamaracknorth.com/current-projects ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tamarack North](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tamarack-north-pfvwus-pf~814348907) - **Website:** http://www.tamaracknorth.com - **Phone:** (705) 765-1364 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Tarion Registered BuilderProfessional Engineers of OntarioBone Structure Authorized Dealer - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2022–2025), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Muskoka Builders' Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/muskoka-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~437835478) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Zaid Malkani, Nov. 2024** > Easily one of the most organized, detailed builders I've come across. Highly recommend using their services for build up north in around Muskoka **★★★★★ — Lorraine Franklin designs, March 2017** > For the past twenty years I've been involved in numerous building and design projects of varying sizes > I am now involved in the biggest project of my career and was lucky enough to hook up with Tamarack North > I have never worked with a company as professional and committed to excellence as Tamarack. > The process has been absolutely stress free- lots of fun and nothing seems to be to much for them > To top it all off we are ahead of schedule and everything is meticulously executed > The whole Tamarack team are amazing- -a,ways available and so knowledgeable > > I look forward to hopefully working on many more future projects **★★★★★ — Foreshew Design Associates, March 2017** > As principal of Foreshew Design Associates Inc., I thoroughly enjoy working with Tamarack North Ltd. Having completed multiple projects with Tamarack North Ltd., I am constantly reminded of their professionalism, attention to detail and fabulous customer service. When home owners and cottagers alike are exploring potential builders and general contractors for their residential project, Tamarack North Ltd. is definitely a top contender and should not be overlooked. > Our firm looks forward to working closely with President & Owner of Tamarack North Ltd., Chris Madden and his amazing project team on spectacular projects for years to come. > > Alex Foreshew > Principal > Foreshew Design Associates Inc. **★★★★★ — Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Sept. 2016** > As the owner of Cayman Marshall Realty Inc, we are pleased to be a listing agent of choice for Tamarack North Ltd speculative build division. As a fine builder of seasonal homes in Muskoka, Georgian Bay, and Lake of Bays, their attention to detail, and exceptional quality is second to none. I look forward to working with their owner & President Chris Madden for years to come. **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2016** > I am pleased to recommend Tamarack North to anyone considering building a high quality custom home in Muskoka as I did in 2012-13. They are highly professional, experienced, reliable, friendly, thoughtful, proud of their houses and their clients' satisfaction. They appear to be well respected among the trades and sub-contractors prioritise work on a Tamarack project. They cooperated well with the Architect. > We did a construction management contract and they provided accurate estimates and timeline for the entire project. This preserved the flexibility to make changes as we went along and reassured me against cost overruns. In fact the project was delivered under budget and (almost) on time. > Having been present daily for the last three months of construction I developed the greatest respect for the skills of both the project manager and the site manager. Their crews are hardworking, tidy, efficient and very helpful. > They delivered a beautiful house, thoughtfully built, in a timely and efficient manner. It was a pleasure working with them and I recommend them highly. **★★★★★ — Muskoka Builders' Association, Aug. 2016** > Tamarack North is a proud long standing member of the Muskoka Builders' Association. We are glad to have them in our membership. **★★★★★ — Daniel Weylie Photography, Aug. 2016** > As a professional architectural photographer Tamarack North's projects never cease to amaze me. For over 10 years it has been a true honour to be a part of the marketing process and to capture the true splendor and beauty of the finished jobs. The entire team at Tamarack North is extremely accommodating, easy going, professional and a true pleasure to work with. I see how much they care about their clients with service and quality that is impeccable. **★★★★★ — Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc., Aug. 2016** > We have had the privilege of working with Tamarack North on many projects in the past. > They are always professional and organized throughout the entire project. We recommend them to our clients without any hesitation. We looking forward to collaborating together on projects in the future! **★★★★★ — justincohen123, Aug. 2016** > I am writing this letter of recommendation for Tamarack North who I had the pleasure of employing to build our dream cottage. From the very first time I met the owner Chris Madden, I knew I was in good hands. Like most people looking to build we interviewed several builders but our interviews ended after meeting Tamarack North. > > Given we were building our property almost 200 km (120 miles) from our primary residence we needed to have the utmost confidence in our builder. We were assigned a project coordinator and site manager who are second to none and made sure that every decision was well thought out and was consistent with our end goal. Building any property can be difficult and there are countless decisions to be made, many of which arise when you are not able to simply pop by the property. It was this unified end-goal thinking that allowed us to coast through the building process without any unnecessary stress. My colleagues at work often said to me during our 10 month construction process “I don’t understand you are building a cottage and don’t seem stressed out”, my response was always the same, “I picked the right team for the job”. > > Anyone who has ever built anything or undertaken a renovation will tell you that one of the most difficult aspects is managing the trades. With Tamarack North you are getting the “best in class” trades working on your projects and all dealings are handled by the team. This is of key importance because they are extremely detail oriented and that allows them to keep the project on time, budget and schedule. > > Tamarack North is a first class operation from their founder, down through to their office staff. I often say that they are one of the most professional organizations I have every done business with in any aspect of my life. > > I can say for certainty that I will use them again when I embark on my next project. **★★★★★ — kswart0, Aug. 2016** > I have worked with almost all employees at Tamarack from Project Managers, Site Supers and even carpenters and never have I had any issues. They are always professional, respectful and very knowledgeable. Jobs stay on schedule and when they are completed the finished project always look amazing. There may be many options if you are looking to build a home or cottage, but if you want it done right, then Tamarack should be your first call. **★★★★★ — Murakami Design Inc., July 2016** > Murakami Design has been collaborating with Tamarack North on various cottage projects in Georgian Bay and the Muskokas for over 20 years. As principal of Murakami Design I have a deep trust of Tamarack's ability to execute our designs with the finest quality and attention to detail. The staff at Tamarack North are second to none and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone wishing to construct a home or cottage of the highest calibre. > > Ray Murakami > Principal Murakami Design **★★★★ — rlmodern, Sept. 2015** > I enjoy working with this company as they are pleasant, knowledgeable and truly know > how to work together and do a beautiful job ## Selected projects - [Capturing the Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capturing-the-coast-pj-vj~6621940) - Location: Georgian Bay, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: The Tamarack team of professional engineers and builders turned out to be a terrific fit for Linda’s vision to bring that Florida feel to Georgian Bay. The collaboration was smooth at every stage of the journey. “We found the Tamarack experience amazing. Their employees were great to work with, always positive, respectful and ready to work hard to realize the potential of our space. There was never anything too difficult for them to handle.” - [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-rooms-pj-vj~343282) - Location: Parry Sound, ON - Photos: 2 - Description: Georgian Bay Custom Built Cottage. - [Lake Joseph Executive Bunkie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-joseph-executive-bunkie-pj-vj~5758905) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 19 - [Brackenrig Mainhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brackenrig-mainhome-pj-vj~5758851) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 21 - [Lake Joseph Renovation - Mainhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-joseph-renovation-mainhouse-pj-vj~5758716) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 17 - [Lake Joseph Renovation - Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-joseph-renovation-garage-pj-vj~5758710) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 2 - [Lake Joseph Renovation - Boathouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-joseph-renovation-boathouse-pj-vj~5758686) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 16 - [Brackenrig Boathouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brackenrig-boathouse-pj-vj~5758663) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 14 - [Centre Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/centre-beach-pj-vj~5758606) - Location: Georgian Bay, ON - Photos: 47 - [School House Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/school-house-bay-pj-vj~5758530) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 11 - [Gordon Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gordon-bay-pj-vj~5758493) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 14 - [Moore's Point II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moore-s-point-ii-pj-vj~5758460) - Location: Georgian Bay, ON - Photos: 4 - [Big Joe Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-joe-rd-pj-vj~5757383) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 8 - [Moore's Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moore-s-point-pj-vj~5757329) - Location: Georgian Bay, ON - Photos: 18 - [Lake Joseph Boathouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-joseph-boathouse-pj-vj~5757280) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 14 - [Lake Rosseau Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-rosseau-retreat-pj-vj~5757255) - Location: Muskoka Lakes, ON - Photos: 8 - [Hemlock Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hemlock-cottage-pj-vj~1979754) - Location: Hemlock, ON - Photos: 3 - [San Souci](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-souci-pj-vj~1352180) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: This rustic cabin in the woods is the perfect build for a day on the bay or curling up on the couch with a good book. The lush green landscapes paired with the many tall trees make for a relaxing atmosphere free of distractions. On the outdoor patio is a stainless-steel barbeque integrated into the stone wall creating a perfect space for outdoor summer barbequing. The kitchen of this Georgian Bay beauty uses both wooden beams and stone in different components of its design to create a very rusti… - [Hemlock Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hemlock-point-pj-vj~1352331) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This modern renovation with a rustic twist is a unique build by Tamarack North found on Lake Joseph. Its clean lines and glass railing off the balcony paired with the wooden beams on the exterior make for the perfect mix of architectural design. The natural rock used in the landscaping is clean and simple which makes for low maintenance and more time spent relaxing at the cottage. Featured in the centre of this home is a beautiful double-sided stone fireplace that creates a focal point for the e… - [Hemlock Point Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hemlock-point-road-pj-vj~2641444) - Location: Port Carling, ON - Photos: 21 - Description: Modern, luxury, custom cottage designed by Tamarack North Ltd. for the entire family to enjoy. This unique build entails a combination of our favourite components of the traditional Muskoka style cottage as well as a modern take on landscape design. With a spectacular view of Lake Joseph and a beautiful open concept design, this home will ensure a space where memories can be made for generations. Tamarack North prides their company off of professional engineers and builders passionate about serv… [See all 44 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tamarack-north-pfvwus-pf~814348907) ## Ideabooks - [tamaracknorth's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44851344/list/tamaracknorth-s-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71202299/list/kitchens) — 9 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tamaracknorth) ## Community Q&A **Q: Window trim** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi Chris. Thanks for getting back so quickly and for the name of the stain. I'm wondering though, what the trim colour is? Is it white or cream and are the windows matching the trim or are they a different colour? A: it is cream. **Q: Beautiful cottage** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello. Would you be able to provide the colour of the external window trim and the colour of the windows? This is a beautiful cottage! A: Good morning Sylvia. We used a dark slate Cabot stain on this project. Another beautiful stain is Cabot Dark Slate. **Q: where did you get the balcony glass?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: C.R. Laurence https://www.crlaurence.com/ **Q: what is this flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Darmaga Flooring http://www.darmaga.com/ --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*